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Purpose <br /> To hold a public hearing on a Planning Board and Planning Director initiated Unified <br /> Development Ordinance (UDO) text amendment regarding existing home occupation standards <br /> contained within the UDO. The amendment also involves the renumbering and reformatting of <br /> Sections 2.22, 5.4.3, and 5.5.3. <br /> Background <br /> • UDO Implementation Bridge report <br /> — Prepared in 2011 with the adoption of the UDO <br /> • Planning Board's Areas of Interest <br /> — January 9, 2013 Planning Board meeting <br /> • Board of County Commissioners <br /> — February 21, 2013 BOCC Retreat <br /> — May 14, 2013 BOCC Work Session <br /> Existing Home Occupation Standards <br /> • Identified Concerns and Issues <br /> — Standards are too limiting regarding: <br /> • Permitted number of employees <br /> • Square footage allowances <br /> • Permitted daily trip counts <br /> — Standards do not address permitting events <br /> • Orange County Open Studio Tour <br /> — Standards may be restricting the art community and operation of individual art <br /> studios <br /> Strive to create a reasonable balance between supporting home based businesses and <br /> protecting the character and enjoyment of residential neighborhoods <br /> - Home Occupations/Neighbors <br /> *Proposed uses exceeding home occupation regulations may apply for a conditional use permit <br /> or relocate to a commercial zoning district <br /> Planning Board <br /> • July 10 Planning Board Meeting <br /> — Presentation of current standards and other local jurisdictions' standards <br /> • September 4 Planning Board Meeting <br /> — Review of draft language and Section 419, Live/Work Units <br /> • October 2 Ordinance Review Committee <br /> — Presentation and review of draft amendments <br /> • October 16 Staff Meeting with the Planning Board Chair <br /> — Review of the Planning Board's recommendations <br /> • November 2 Ordinance Review Committee <br /> — Presentation and review of amendments <br /> Proposed Amendments <br /> • Proposed Revisions to: <br /> — Section 2.22, Home Occupations <br /> — Section 5.4.3, Special Events <br /> — Section 5.5.3, Home Occupations <br />